Position Title: Board Member (Volunteer position)
Description:
As a non-profit organization established in 2016, NCCEEP’s mission is to unite various organizations, establishments and individuals and help these entities work together for the all-around progress of the community. We host activities and share information that promotes the progress of people of Nigerian descent, as well as the community at large. We aim to assist the community by organizing event and delivering programs in the pursuit of cultural, educational and economic progress.
Your Role as a Board Member:
Our board members champion the importance of exceptional board leadership and believe that each and every organization needs a strong and effective board to fully realize its potential for good. In addition to the standard roles and responsibilities of a board member, our board members are active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and are fully engaged in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for NCCEEP to advance its mission.
The NCCEEP Board of Directors comprises leaders from the nonprofit and for-profit sector who are dedicated to the organization’s mission. Serving on NCCEEP’s Organization Board of Directors is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about strengthening leadership and governance in the nonprofit sector.
Board members are expected to have the financial acumen to read and understand NCCEEP’s financial statements and to otherwise help the board fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities.
Board members are expected to attend four board meetings per year.
They are expected to read board materials in advance of board meetings and to come prepared to ask questions and participate in discussions.
Board members are expected to play an active role in securing the financial resources necessary for NCCEEP to achieve its mission. Board members are expected to leverage personal relationships and connections to help the development committee and staff identify and solicit potential funders, as well as directly invest in NCCEEP’s work by making a personal contribution each year.
Board members are expected to responsibly represent NCCEEP to their respective communities and to advocate for NCCEEP’s mission, programs, and services as appropriate.
Board terms last for three years and board members can serve for up to three consecutive terms.
